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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338, 3,507.12 and 877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338, 3,507.12 and 877.04 is: 1,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338 : 3,507.12 = 877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338/3,507.12 = 877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338x = 3,507.12 × 877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338x = 3,075,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,884.52/2,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.61

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